PH 4702 Senior Capstone II
The second course of a two semester sequence. A cumulative and integrative scholarly/applied project that demonstrates a synthesis of concepts, methods, and experiences gained in the program. There are two project options to choose from: thesis or applied research project. The thesis option results in a scholarly project that includes a literature review, research question (s) that address gaps, data collection (primary data collection requires IRB approval), and analysis. The applied research project option is completed ideally in partnership with a health agency or organization; the project includes a brief literature review, questions and data collection guided by the health agency (primary data collection requires IRB approval), data analysis, and recommendations. Students are required to present their work at the Dominican Scholarly and Creative Conference in Spring - 4 lecture hours.